Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: OLIVINNE'S IN-HOME CARE, INC., D/B/A OLIVINNE'S IN-HOME CARE, INC.
Judges: PATRICIA M. HART
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Filed: Dec. 15, 2010
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, March 4, 2011.
Latest Update: May 27, 2011
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner, AHCA No.: 2009008828
v. Return Receipt Requested:
7009 0080 0000 0586 3439
OLIVINNE’S IN-HOME CARE, INC, d/b/a
OLIVINNE’S IN-HOME CARE, INC.,
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Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency for Health Care Administration
(“AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files
this Administrative Complaint against Olivinne’s In-Home
Care, Inc., d/b/a Olivinne’s In-Home Care, Inc. (hereinafter
“Olivinne’s In-Home Care, Inc.”), pursuant to Chapter 429,
Part I, and Section 120.60, Florida Statutes, (2010), and
alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine
of $3,000.00 pursuant to Section 429.19(2), Florida Statutes
(2010), for the protection of the public health, safety and
welfare.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
2. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Sections
120.569 and “120.57, Florida Statutes, and 28-106, Florida
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Administrative Code.
Filed December 15, 2010 10:35 AM Division of Administrative Hearings
3. Venue lies pursuant to Rule 28-106.207, Florida
Administrative Code.
PARTIES
4. . AHCA is the regulatory authority responsible for
licensure and enforcement of all applicable statutes and
rules governing assisted living facilities, pursuant to
Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statutes (2010), and Chapter
58A-5, Florida Administrative Code.
5. Olivinne’s In-Home Care, Inc. operates a 7-bed
assisted living facility located at 3153 NW 114° Avenue,
Coral Springs, Florida 33065. Olivinne’s In-Home Care, Inc.
is licensed as an assisted living facility license number
AL8918, with an expiration date of April 17, 2011. Olivinne’s
In-Home Care, Inc. was at all times material hereto a
licensed facility under the licensing authority of AHCA and
was required to comply with all applicable rules and
statutes.
COUNT I
OLIVINNE’S IN-HOME CARE, INC. FAILED TO DETERMINE THAT ALL
RESIDENTS WERE APPROPRIATE FOR ADMISSION
Rule 58A-5.0181(1) (k)2, Florida Administrative Code
‘ (ADMISSION CRITERIA STANDARDS)
CLASS II VIOLATION
6. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
7. During the complaint investigation conducted on
7/06/09 and based on record review and interview with the
- Administrator on the day of the survey, at approximately 2
PM, the Administrator failed to determine that all residents
admitted to the facility were appropriate for admission and
not require assistance with tube feedings for one of three
resident records reviewed (resident #2).
8. During the record review and interview with the
Administrator of the facility on 7/06/09, it was revealed
that resident #2 was admitted to the facility on 4/10/09 from
a skilled rehabilitation facility with a feeding tube. The
resident was not able to provide self care for this feeding
tube and required nursing care. This information was clearly
stated on the discharge papers. The Administrator stated
during the interview that she did not consider the medical
information that came with the resident prior to or at the
time of admission to the facility. The resident was an
inappropriate admission to the facility, as the resident was
not able to self-maintain, the tube feedings. The
Administrator failed to provide or arrange for the required
services to meet the needs of resident #2.
9. Resident #2 was admitted to the facility with a
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube. The
discharge orders upon admission to the facility stated the
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resident was to be given Jevity one can four times a day.
There were no care orders for the maintenance of the feeding
tube. The Administrator stated the resident was fed regular
food and given his/her tube feedings by the resident's family
member. The facility maintained no records of any provision
of these tube feedings. The facility accepted and admitted
this resident without the ability to meet their needs.
10. Resident #2 was sent to the hospital on 4/23/09
complaining of pain. The resident was seen in the Emergency
Room and diagnosis with malnutrition and eight pressure
ulcers, including a Stage IV pressure ulcer to the sacral and
buttocks areas. The resident was discharged on 4/23/09 as per
the Administrator.
11. During an interview at approximately 2:00 PM, the
Administrator acknowledged the findings.
12. Based on the foregoing, Olivinne’s In-Home Care,
‘Inc. violated 58A-5.0181(1) (k)2, Florida Administrative Code,
a Class II deficiency, which carries, in this case, an
assessed fine of $1,000.00.
COUNT II
OLIVINNE’ S IN-HOME CARE, INC. FAILED TO DETERMINE RESIDENTS
ADMITTED WERE APPROPRIATE TO MET THE UNIFORM SAFETY STANDARDS
FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Rule 58A-5.0181(1) (n)1-3, Florida Administrative Code
(ADMISSION CRITERIA STANDARDS)
CLASS II VIOLATION
13. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
14. During the complaint investigation conducted on
7/06/09 and based on record review and interview with the
Administrator on 7/6/09 approximately 12 PM, it was
determined that the facility failed to determine that the
residents admitted were appropriate for admission and met the
uniform safety standards for assisted living facilities for
one out of three resident records reviewed (resident #2).
15. During the record review and interview with the
Administrator of the facility on 7/6/09, it was revealed that
resident #2 was admitted on 4/10/09 from a skilled nursing
rehabilitation facility with a Percutaneous. Endoscopic
Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube. The discharge orders for this
resident upon admission to the facility stated the resident
was to be given Jevity, one can four times a day. This
resident was not able to provide self care for this feeding
tube and required nursing care. This information was clearly
stated on the discharge papers. The Administrator stated
during the interview she did review the medical information
prior to or at the time of admission of resident #2, but
admitted the resident. The resident was an inappropriate
admission to the facility and the Administrator failed to
provide or arrange for the required services to meet the care
needs of resident #2.
16. During an interview at approximately 2:00 PM, the
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Administrator acknowledged the findings.
17. Based on the foregoing, Olivinne’s In-Home Care,
Inc. violated 58A-5.0181(1)(n)1-3, Florida Administrative
Code, a Class II deficiency, which carries, in this case, an
assessed fine of $1,000.00.
COUNT III
OLIVINNE’S IN-HOME CARE, INC. FAILED TO PROVIDE CARE AND
SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS
Rule 58A~-5.0182, Florida Administrative Code
(RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS)
CLASS II VIOLATION
18. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
19. During the complaint investigation conducted on
7/06/09 and based on record review and interview, it was
determined that the facility failed to provide care and
services appropriate to the needs of residents accepted for
admission to the facility, for one (#2) of three sampled
residents, as evidenced by admitting and retaining a resident
who required skilled nursing services.
20. During the record review and interview with the
Administrator of the facility on 7/6/09, it was revealed that
resident #2 was admitted to the facility on 4/10/09 from a
skilled rehabilitation facility with a feeding tube. The
resident was not able to provide self care for this. feeding
tube and required nursing care. This information was clearly
stated on the discharge papers. The Administrator stated
during the interview she did not consider the medical
information that came with the resident prior to or at the
time of admission to the facility. The resident was an
inappropriate admission to the facility as the resident was
not able to self maintains the tube feedings. The
Administrator failed to provide or arrange for the required
services to meet the needs of resident #2 with his/her
feeding tube.
21. Resident #2 was admitted to the facility with a
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube. The
discharge orders upon admission to the facility stated. the
resident was to be given Jevity one can four times a day.
There were no care orders for the maintenance of the feeding
tube. The Administrator stated the resident was fed regular
food, with the diagnosis of dysphagia, and given his/her tube
feedings by the resident's family member. The facility
accepted and admitted this resident without the ability to
meet his/her needs and maintained no records of any
assistance provided with his/her prescribed tube feedings.
Resident #2 was admitted to the facility weighing 123 lbs per
the resident's physician and facility weight record. This
resident was admitted to the hospital, with a diagnosis of
malnutrition, weighing only 109.5 lbs 10 days later.
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22. Resident #2 was sent to the hospital on 4/23/09
complaining of pain. Upon admission to the hospital on
4/23/09, it was revealed that the resident, while at the
facility had developed several decubitus pressure ulcers
ranging from a Stage I to a Stage 4 on his/her coccyx. The
Administrator did not provide the care needed for this
resident to meet this resident's needs and within the 13 days
of residency, permitted the resident to develop these ulcers
and his/her medical condition to deteriorate.
23. During an interview at approximately 2:00 PM, the
Administrator acknowledged the findings.
24. Based on the foregoing, Olivinne’s In-Home Care,
Inc. violated 58A-5.0182, Florida Administrative Code, a
' Class II deficiency, which carries, in this case, an assessed
fine of $1,000.00.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida Agency for
Health Care Administration requests the following relief:
A. Make factual and legal findings in favor of
the Agency on Counts I, II and III.
B. Assess an administrative fine of $3,000.00
against Olivinne’s In-Home Care, Inc. on Counts I, II and III
for three Class II violations.
Cc. Grant such other relief as this Court deems is
just and proper.
Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to Sections 120.569 and
120.57, Florida Statutes (2009). Specific options for
administrative action are set out in the attached Election of
Rights and explained in the attached Explanation of Rights.
All requests for hearing shall be made to the Agency for
Health Care Administration, and delivered to the Agency for
Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3,
Tallahassee, Florida 32308, attention Agency Clerk, telephone
(850) 412-3630.
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT THE FAILURE TO RECEIVE A
REQUEST FOR A HEARING WITHIN 21 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS
COMPLAINT WILL RESULT IN AN ADMISSION ,OF TH# FACTS ALLEGED IN
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foregoing has been furnished by U.S. Certified Mail, Return
Receipt Requested to Seymour Williams, Administrator,
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Docket for Case No: 10-010609
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 27, 2011 |
Agency Final Order filed.
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May 27, 2011 |
Agency Final Order filed.
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May 26, 2011 |
Settlement Agreement filed.
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May 26, 2011 |
Agency Final Order filed.
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Mar. 04, 2011 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Mar. 04, 2011 |
Agreed Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Jan. 11, 2011 |
Petitioner's First Request for Admissions filed.
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Jan. 11, 2011 |
Notice of Service of Petition's First Request for Admissions filed.
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Dec. 20, 2010 |
Petitioner's First Request for Interrogatories filed.
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Dec. 20, 2010 |
Petitioner's First Request for Production filed.
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Dec. 20, 2010 |
Notice of Service of Petitioner's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production filed.
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Dec. 17, 2010 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Dec. 17, 2010 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for March 21, 2011; 9:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL).
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Dec. 16, 2010 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Dec. 15, 2010 |
Initial Order.
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Dec. 15, 2010 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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Dec. 15, 2010 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Dec. 15, 2010 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Orders for Case No: 10-010609